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How do you dry your Z after a wash?

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View Poll Results: How do you dry your Z after a wash?
After washing I just dry it with a microfiber towel. 31 39.24%
After wash, I apply a spray-on polish and then dry it with a microfiber towel. 8 10.13%
Dry it with something other than a Microfiber towel. 8 10.13%
Silicone Squeegee and air dry! 3 3.80%
I drive off like a maniac without a care in the world! 5 6.33%
Other (Please specify) 24 30.38%
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Old 07-12-2014, 06:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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depends.... 9 out of 10 I use the leaf blower. other I use waffle weave with spray on wax.
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Electric leaf blower, then waffle weave towel in the door jambs & such.
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MasterBlaster. I also use it for the dogs (three Golden Retrievers and we live on a lake).

I have a cheapo leaf blower and a nicer Toro with some real juice. The Toro especially works well. The MasterBlaster is better, but not as cost-effective as a leaf blower.
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Master Blaster...still have to run a 20 amp circuit for full awesomeness, though.
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What I do is drench a Stay Fresh microfiber towel. I ring it out really hard!

Fold it and spray there Quick detailer while I dry.

Looks flawless every time!

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I use a blower on every crevice. Lay four 24x23 and two 24x24 mf towels. I lay and then run my hands across.
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I use my air compressor. touch up with microfiber towel
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I normally drove it around for a while or to a friends house never really had waterspots or such, however the leefblowers sound like a good idea!
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150 mph down the interstate! No water spots
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Waffle weave towel. I have a master blaster but really only use it on the bike. Guess I'll give it a shot on the car.

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